Let the Good Times Roll
Earl King Lyrics


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People talkin' but they just don't know
What's in my heart, and why I love you so
I love you baby like a miner loves gold
Come on sugar, let the good times roll, hey!

So many people live in make believe
They keep a lot a going up their sleeves
But my love baby is no kind that folds
Come On Baby, let the good times roll
(Let the good times roll)

Ah baby, come on and let daddy fill your soul
Baby, let the good times roll
Hey!

A love is nice if it's understood
It's even nicer when you're feelin' good
You got me flippin' like flag on a pole
Come on sugar, let the good times roll

Hey! Yeah! Let the good times roll!
Feel me baby! Come on, good times roll!




Come on and let me fill your soul
Hey, let the good times roll

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Earl King's song "Let The Good Times Roll" is a love song which expresses the depth of feelings that the singer has for his lover. The first verse of the song reveals the singer's innermost thoughts and feelings, as he laments that people talk about his relationship with his lover, but they just don't know what is in his heart and why he loves her so much. He then expresses his love for her by comparing it to a miner's love for gold, a valuable and precious thing that he cherishes deeply. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "let the good times roll" several times, as the singer urges his lover to enjoy life and have fun with him.


In the second verse of the song, the singer observes that many people pretend to be happy and keep their true emotions hidden, but his love for his lover is genuine and unwavering, and he is not afraid to express it. He then repeats the chorus of the song, urging his lover again to let the good times roll and enjoy the moment. The final verse of the song reinforces the theme of the song, as the singer sings about how great it is to be in love, especially when you're feeling good. He ends the song with a final repetition of the chorus, urging his lover to come and let him fill her soul with love and joy.


Line by Line Meaning

People talkin' but they just don't know
There are many people that are talking about me, but they are not aware of what's truly in my heart.


What's in my heart, and why I love you so
I have deep feelings for you, and I want to express why I care so much.


I love you baby like a miner loves gold
My love for you is precious and valuable, and nothing can replace it.


Come on sugar, let the good times roll, hey!
Let's enjoy life and forget our worries. We have each other, so let's make the most of it.


So many people live in make believe
Many people are living a fake life, pretending to be something they're not.


They keep a lot a going up their sleeves
They have many secrets and are not truthful about who they really are.


But my love baby is no kind that folds
I am honest and open about my love for you, and I won't back down when things get tough.


Come On Baby, let the good times roll (Let the good times roll)
Let's have some fun and enjoy ourselves. Life can be tough, but we have each other to make it easier.


Ah baby, come on and let daddy fill your soul
Let me make you happy and fulfilled. I want to be your source of joy and contentment.


Baby, let the good times roll Hey!
Let's have some fun and enjoy our time together. We have each other, so let's make the most of it.


A love is nice if it's understood
Love is a wonderful thing, but it's even better when both people understand and appreciate each other.


It's even nicer when you're feelin' good
When we're both happy and content, our love can flourish and bring us even closer together.


You got me flippin' like flag on a pole
You have me feeling excited and thrilled, like a flag waving in the wind.


Come on sugar, let the good times roll
Let's enjoy ourselves and have some fun. Life is too short to be serious all the time.


Hey! Yeah! Let the good times roll!
Let's celebrate and have a good time together. We deserve it.


Feel me baby! Come on, good times roll!
Let's connect and experience the joy of life together. Let's make lasting memories.


Come on and let me fill your soul
Let me be your source of happiness and fulfillment. I want to make your life better and more enjoyable.


Hey, let the good times roll
Let's make the most of our time together and create happy memories. We deserve to have a good time.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: EARL KING

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David Chapin

No idea what sonichits is, but god bless 'em for this impressive stack of 25 smokers.... (ignore the random Kevin Hart and white [cover?] band...!)

Just back from N.O. JazzFest 2017, and Earl's ghost still haunts....
Never heard Darling Honey Angel Child. before, which we assume predates LTGTRoll....
Next week, let's try to find out if Hendrix actually learned that song directly from Earl on the Chitlin Circuit… Or via 45…!

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